Raspberry Pi 4 v Raspberry Pi 3B+

Unless you've been hiding under a rock since this morning you will be aware that there has been a HUGE announcement today. The long-anticipated Raspberry Pi 4 has been welcomed into the world and is available to buy now.

With a Broadcom BCM2711, 64-bit quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) processor running 1.5GHz at its heart, the Pi 4 isn't just 15 times faster than the original Raspberry Pi, it also has the ability to outperform a number of well-known budget desktop PC's.

So what else is new in the Raspberry Pi 4? Has it really taken a significant step up from the Raspberry Pi 3B+ and can it actually be ready to replace your desktop PC altogether?

Our good friends at pi-top have taken a closer look, as TV's Jason Bradbury joins pi-top's VP of Technology Wil Bennett to provide a detailed review of the latest member of the Pi family.

Raspberry Pi 4 B

Raspberry Pi 3 B+

Processor

1.5-GHz, Quad-Core Broadcom BCM2711B0 (Cortex A-72)

1.4-GHz, Quad Core Broadcom BCM2837B0 (Cortex A-53)

Memory

1 - 4GB DDR4

1GB DDR2

GPU

500 MHz VideoCore VI

400 MHz VideoCore IV

Video Out

dual micro HDMI ports

single HDMI port

Max resolution

4K 60 Hz + 1080p or 2x 4K 30 Hz

2560 x 1600

USB Ports

2x USB 3.0 / 2x USB 2.0

4x USB 2.0

Wired Networking

Gigabit Ethernet

330 Mbps Ethernet

Wireless

802.11ac (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0

802.11ac (2.4 / 5 GHz),Bluetooth 4.1

Charging Port

USB Type-C

micro USB

Input Power

3A, 5V

2.5A, 5V

Size

3.5 x 2.3 x 0.76 inches (88 x 58 x 19.5mm)

3.2 x 2.2 x 0.76 inches (82 x 56 x 19.5mm)

Weight

0.1 pounds (46 grams)

0.11 pounds (50 grams)

Access

Extended 40-pin GPIO header

Extended 40-pin GPIO header

Price

$35 (1GB), $45 (2GB), $55 (4GB)

$35

ProductionLifetime

At least January 2026

At least January 2023

OKdo still have limited stock available to purchase if you would like to get your hands on the latest version of the Raspberry Pi and get started on a project.

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Comments

You have transposed the GPU specs.
The Raspberry Pi 4 B actually has a 500 MHz VideoCore VI
whilst......
The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ actually has a 400 MHz VideoCore IV.
Some of the older cases need to be modified by dremel. ;)

@davecole No, it has two mini HDMI (Looks like Type C) The older Pi's have standard HDMI. It has a Type C USB as well! Old ones have Micro USB. So that's different to.
However, some of the official Raspberry Pi cases you can take the sides off, (like - 909-8138) so Pi 4 may fit if you do that. When I get mine i'll try it!